Aerospace Projects Engineer

Sandvik Coromant•Mebane, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sandvik Coromant is seeking an Aerospace Projects Engineer to support aerospace customers through technical expertise, project execution, and application development. The role delivers engineered machining solutions intended to improve customer productivity, reduce manufacturing costs, and support sustainable growth in the aerospace segment. The position is in the US, with flexibility in work location; being near the head office is an advantage, and fully remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Travel of up to 30% is expected. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and hold a green card. The engineer collaborates across multifunctional teams and engages with customers to deliver advanced manufacturing solutions. The role includes supporting technical activities at the Aerospace Center in Mebane, North Carolina, and producing CAM programs for customer projects, training, and testing. The engineer participates in customer projects and pre- and post-sales activities, develops and improves applications, troubleshoots implementation issues, and provides customers with technical documentation. Sandvik Coromant describes its approach as Manufacturing Wellness, focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and investing in people. The role is within a collaborative and innovative environment at a global machining-solutions company.

Requirements

Several years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, machining applications, CAM programming, or related engineering disciplines.
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and metal-cutting technologies.
Project management experience.
Expert-level CAD/CAM knowledge, including multi-axis machining.
Knowledge of 2-D turning layouts and turning-tool applications.
Advanced application knowledge and experience in aerospace-industry metal cutting on key aerospace components.
Effective communication and networking skills.
Cross-border project management capability.
Analytical and problem-solving skills related to basic manufacturing processes.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and hold a green card.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mastercam, Siemens, Catia, or other CAM systems.
Knowledge of turning-tool selection and basic design concepts.
Knowledge of machine tools and controllers such as Siemens 840D, Mazatrol, Okuma OSP, and FANUC.
Location near the company head office.

Responsibilities

Produce CAM programs as needed to support customer projects, training, and testing.
Support technical activities at the Aerospace Center in Mebane, North Carolina.
Lead, manage, or support customer projects.
Participate in pre-sales activities, including analyzing customers’ technical needs and project feasibility.
Participate in post-sales activities, including resolving implementation problems and supporting training at the center or customer site.
Explore, identify, and develop new application areas and develop existing areas.
Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve technical problems arising during or after project implementation.
Develop test applications for in-house testing, including customer-specific components and representative features or components.
Participate in customer/component mapping and GAP analysis.
Support best-practice sharing and network efficiency across application, processing, machining, and CAM resources.
Maintain direct communication with sales, customers, and strategic relations as needed.
Provide customers with documentation such as CAM cycle times, source code, and simulations.